Elements / Definitions

Question 1

What is the definition of assault?

Answer 1

The Act of intentionally apply or attempting to apply force to the person of another,
directly or indirectly,
Or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force to the person of another,
If the person making the threat has, or causes the other to believe on reasonable grounds that he has, present ability to effect his purpose.

Question 2

What are the elements of Trespass?

Answer 2

A place that at any material time
Is open to, or being used by the public
Whether free or on payment of a charge
And whether any owner or occupier of the place is lawfully entitled to exclude or eject that person from that place
And includes any
Aircraft, hovercraft, ship, ferry, other vessel, train, vehicle
That is carrying or available to carry passengers for reward
And includes the interior of any vehicle which is in a public place.

Question 3

Identify the correct headings for the systematic approach (VAWSEEPO)

Answer 3

Victim
Appreciation 
Witness
Scene 
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 4

Fighting in a public place

Summary offences act 1981 S7

Answer 4

Fights

In a public place

Question 5

Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (public place)
Crimes Act 1961 S202A(4)(a)

Answer 5

Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse
Has with him or her
In any public place
Any knife, any offensive weapon, any disabling substance

Question 6

Wilful damage

Summary offences Act 1981 S11(1)(a) and (b)

Answer 6

Intentionally
Damages
Property

Intentionally
Sets fire to
Any tree or vegetation